Elements of a Fairy Tale

How can you tell if a story is a fairy tale?

• It must have a specific number of characters.

• It must be set in the present day.

• It must have at least a few of certain elements.

• It must be written by a known author.

How do fairy tales often start?

• in a galaxy far, far away

• once upon a time

• in the beginning

• during the dark ages

How do fairy tales usually end?

• and they vanished into thin air

• they lived happily ever after

• the end of the road

• and they were never seen again

Which of the following is NOT a setting where fairy tales often take place?

• Enchanted forests

• Magical kingdom or castle

• Underground realm

• Modern city

What is the role of a Hero/Heroine in a story?

• The character who causes trouble for the good character

• The main character that usually is rewarded because they have good qualities like kindness or bravery

• A wise character who helps the main character by giving magical assistance or advice

• A character that can talk, walk, and do other human things

What is a Villain typically known for in a story?

• Being the main character with good qualities

• Providing magical assistance or advice

• Causing trouble for the good character

• Being able to talk, walk, and do other human things

Who is a Mentor in a story?

• The main character with good qualities

• The evil character who causes trouble

• A character that can talk, walk, and do other human things

• A wise character who helps the main character by giving magical assistance or advice

What is unique about Animal characters in stories?

• They are the main characters with good qualities

• They cause trouble for the good character

• They help the main character by giving advice

• Many can talk, walk, and do other human things

What is a Trickster character known for in a story?

• Being heroic and brave

• Being cunning and deceitful

• Having supernatural powers

• Being royalty

What does the presence of a castle in a story often indicate about the characters?

• There will be animals talking

• There will be a commoner as the main character

• There will be royalty such as a king, queen, prince, or princess

• There will be a Trickster character